A new expression of food and stylish dining
A visit to the newly reimagined Farzi Café at CyberHub Gurugram feels like witnessing a brand quietly but confidently step into its next phase. Nearly a decade after Farzi first changed how India looked at modern Indian food, this refreshed avatar reflects a deeper, more mature understanding of flavour, design and experience. The four-month transformation has turned the space into something more polished and layered, creating two distinct yet seamless moods — a relaxed café for long, leisurely meals and a high-energy, bar-led setting that comes alive in the evening. The interiors move away from the earlier rusticity and embrace a contemporary, global aesthetic that still feels unmistakably Farzi, making the space as much a part of the experience as the food.
What truly anchors this evolution is the menu, which continues Farzi’s signature philosophy of reinterpreting familiar Indian flavours through a modern lens. The small plates are playful yet thoughtful, offering comforting flavours presented with imagination. Dishes like Dal Chawal Arancini instantly evoke nostalgia while surprising with their Italian-inspired form, while Banarasi Tamatar Chaat transforms something as simple as a tomato into a complex, tangy, layered dish. The Burrata Thecha Bomb and Tempura Fried Prawns with Rasam Reduction show how effortlessly Farzi bridges Indian intensity with contemporary technique. Vegetarian options such as Avocado Laphing — Tibetan, Injipuli Lotus Stem with Furikake, and the indulgent Chilli Cheese Jalebi prove that innovation here is not restricted to one part of the menu. The main courses continue this narrative of comfort meeting creativity. Rogan Josh Shepherd’s Pie stands out as a clever fusion of Kashmiri spice and Western technique, while classics like Railway Chicken Curry and Kosha Mangsho ground the menu in regional Indian soul. One of the most distinctive additions is Farzi’s Taftan Pizzas, where traditional Indian bread becomes the base for global flavours, making even a familiar Margherita feel exciting and new.
Equally compelling is the bar programme, which introduces Cocktail Safari, a spirited journey across India’s iconic cities. Each drink is crafted as a tribute to a place and its personality. Delhi appears as a layered strawberry cream cheese rum, Mumbai finds expression in a playful Chowpatty Bhelpuri Highball, and Bengaluru celebrates its coffee culture through a Kaapi Martini. Goa’s Susegado Spritz captures beachside ease, while Hyderabad’s biryani-inspired tequila adds aromatic depth.
The café side of Farzi is elevated through its new progressive coffee programme, which ranges from comforting classics like Espresso and Cappuccino to indulgent signatures such as Farzi Cold Coffee and the theatrical Quaffine Cold Brew Liqueur Soft Serve. With options like Matcha Latte, Turmeric Latte, French Press and Pour Over, it caters to both the ritual of everyday coffee and the curiosity of modern café culture. Desserts close the experience on a note that is both nostalgic and imaginative. Parle-G Cheesecake, Tres Leches Rasmalai and Mithai Tiramisu reinterpret Indian sweet traditions with finesse, ensuring the meal ends with the same sense of delight with which it began.
